CHAPTER 10 Careers & Professions

Career Opportunities ...Plentiful Physical Education and Coaching careers School and nonschool settings Fitness- and Health-related careers Cardiac Rehabilitation Personal Trainer Corporate Fitness Athletic Trainer Sport Management careers Athletic Administration Sport Retailing Sport Media careers Journalism Photography Broadcasting Sport-Related careers Law Agency Entrepreneur

Creating Career Opportunities Area of Study Age Population Setting Career

Choosing a Career Select a “career pathway” as opposed to a specific job; there are many jobs to pursue within a given career area. A career choice can be changed; it is not a lifelong commitment. Evaluate your career satisfaction periodically. Know your strengths, interests, goals, and preferences and consider them in choosing a career

Career Decision-Making Process Reflect on... Strengths and abilities. Personal and professional goals. Work and lifestyle preferences. Career requirements.

Maximizing Professional Preparation Education Practicums Certifications Professional Courses Personal development Related experiences Professional involvement Professional preparation is the attainment of knowledge necessary to be an educated person and that which is essential to understanding the chosen career field.

Transferable Skills Budget management Speaking Negotiating Writing Organizing Computer and analytical skills Speaking Writing Teaching/Instructing Interviewing Public relations Leadership

Professional Preparation Timetable A 4-year timeline focusing on these 10 categories is suggested to prepare for a professional career. Practicums Career planning Networking Certifications Application For Employment For Graduate School Academic Career goals Campus activities Professional activities Volunteer activities Related work

Attaining a Professional Position Resume-building Portfolio Placement file Searching for a job Applying for a job Interviewing Follow-up

Leadership “The art of influencing people to work together harmoniously to achieve set goals that they endorse.” Effective leadership is a skill that can be learned. Interactive nature of leadership---not all leadership characteristics are necessary in every situation. Know the time and place to lead! Importance of leadership within the field

Leadership Qualities Hard work Intelligence Determination Assertion Perseverance Concern for people Respect for others Excellent communication skills Knowledge of the field Intelligence Assertion Empathy Intrinsic motivation Flexibility Ambition Self-confidence Optimism (Anshel) (Weinberg and Gould)

Attributes Of A Skillful Leader Integrity, Trustworthiness Well-defined goals Flexible Self-control Commitment Competence Develops a “vision” Goal assessment Effective communicator Motivates people Problem-solving skills Opportunistic Courageous Peterson & Bryant

Leadership Skills (McIntyre) Peer skills Leadership skills Conflict resolution skills. Information-processing skills Decision-making skills Introspective skills

Principles of Effective Leadership (Mack) Create a vision and commitment. Maintain integrity. Lead by example. Give credit for success and accept responsibility for failure. Praise group contributions. Communicate effectively. Delegate. Practice the Golden Rule. Create an environment for self-motivation.

Leadership Roles (Smith) Vision role Relationship role Control role Encouragement role Information role

Professionalism Accountability Commitment to the field Cultural competency Role modeling Involvement Service Commitment to the field Professional competence and conduct Possession of required credentials Adhere to ethical standards

Professionalism According to Sherrill, professionalism is “manifested in SERVICE to one’s place of employment, SERVICE to the community, SERVICE to one’s professional organizations, and SERVICE to one’s discipline or body of knowledge (generating, using, and disseminating research) justifying and strengthening the existence of the profession.” “SERVICE is the closest synonym to professionalism.”

Belonging to Professional Organizations Provides... Opportunity for service. Opportunity to shape the future. A channel of communication. A means for interpreting the field. A source of help and assistance. An opportunity for fellowship. A forum for research. A means for distributing costs. Employment opportunities.

AAHPERD AAHPERD Website Committed to developing and maintaining healthy, active lifestyles for all Americans and to enhancing professional development of members Publications: JOPERD, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Strategies, Update, and Health Education AAHPERD Website

AAHPERD Associations American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation serves professionals who strive to “promote meaningful physical activity and recreation across the lifespan”, with a focus on “inclusive community-based programs.” Fitness for older adults, adapted physical activity, outdoor adventure education, and aquatics are just a few of the many areas encompassed within this association. American Association for Health Education “encourages, supports and assists health professionals concerned with health promotion through education and other systematic strategies.” National Association for Sport & Physical Education strives to “enhance knowledge and professional practice in sport and physical activity through scientific study and dissemination of research-based and experiential knowledge to members and the public.” National Dance Association promotes and supports “creative, artistic and healthy lifestyles through quality services and programs in dance and dance education. “

ACSM Promote and integrate “scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.” Publications: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Sports Medicine Bulletin, and the Encyclopedia of Sport Sciences and Medicine. ACSM Website

NATA To “enhance the quality of health care for athletes, and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries.” Established standards for athletic trainers through it education and certification programs. Publications: Journal of Athletic Training, NATA News NATA Website

Subdiscipline Organizations North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) The International Association for the Philosophy of Sport (IAPS) North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)

Sport Organizations for Coaches and Professionals Examples for swim coaches: American Swimming Coaches Association Aquatics Exercise Association United States Masters Swimming United States Diving National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Examples for professionals interested in tennis: Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association Sports On Wheels United States Professional Tennis Association United States Tennis Association Women’s Tennis Association